Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:10pm on 03 Nov 2025,Monday India
The Supreme Court revealed Monday that fraudsters have scammed over ₹3,000 crore from victims through "digital arrests," primarily targeting elderly populations. A Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India-designate, reviewed a confidential Union Government report describing the issue as a "very big challenge, much more than we thought." Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, acknowledged the digital arrest scam's scale exceeded initial expectations. The revelation highlights India's growing cybercrime crisis, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to intimidate victims into transferring money under fake legal threats. The Supreme Court's observations underscore the urgent need for enhanced awareness campaigns and stronger regulatory measures to protect vulnerable citizens from sophisticated online fraud schemes. (PC: Pinterest)
